Point Park University's Student-Run Newspaper

Point Park Globe

Point Park University's Student-Run Newspaper

Point Park Globe

Point Park University's Student-Run Newspaper

Point Park Globe

The Globe’s Point: 2020 brings strife, students bring change

September 2, 2020

Pioneers, it has been an intense several months since we have last seen each other on campus.   Between a global pandemic that has altered life as we know it and a protest movement, the likes...

Letter from The Editor: Don’t take all of the blame for what happens

Written By Jordyn Hronec, Editor-in-Chief September 2, 2020

Typically, a new Editor-in-Chief of The Globe would address the student body in a Letter from The Editor in the first issue of the year, and in that letter, they would introduce themselves and explain...

Questions still linger on if PPU is prepared to deal with COVID-19 

Written By Jake Dabkowski, Co-News Editor September 2, 2020

On March 12th, 2020, Point Park University students received an email announcing that all in person classes would be cancelled until the next Wednesday, where they would be resumed online. At the time,...

PPU culture encourages assault, silences survivors

Written By Jake Dabkowski, Co-News Editor July 9, 2020

“Point Park University takes all allegations of sexual assault, sexual harassment, dating and domestic violence, and gender-based harassment very seriously.”  That’s how University President Paul...

An open letter to those that don’t understand

Written By Kendra Summers, For The Globe June 26, 2020

There aren’t enough words in the English language to encompass the mixture of sadness and rage I’ve felt in the pit of my stomach for the last several months of my life. With so much going on, it isn’t...

Point Park, private institutions face challenges during higher education uncertainty

Written By Jake Berlin June 18, 2020

For Point Park University to succeed, Dr. Paul Hennigan, President, said the school needs to “differentiate itself as a place to get a distinctive, innovative, experiential education.” Those familiar...

The Globes Point - A rough end to a good year of service

The Globe’s Point – A rough end to a good year of service

April 16, 2020

Hey there, Pioneers. We know that morale is low right now, and while we typically try to lift your spirits here, we need to take a moment to join in on the sadness. This is our final issue of the 2019-2020...

Seniors reflect on their time with the Globe

Seniors reflect on their time with the Globe

April 16, 2020

Hannah Walden, Co-Copy Desk Chief How can I summarize four years worth of experience and memories in an organization I care so deeply about? How do I summarize four years worth of friendship that I’ve...

The Globes Point - Looking forward to the future

The Globe’s Point – Looking forward to the future

April 8, 2020

Right now, things are not so great. Whether Pioneers are worried about themselves or their family members contracting COVID-19, we’re simply starting to develop cabin fever, and all under tremendous...

Stimulus package fails to cover one of the most financially unstable groups

Stimulus package fails to cover one of the most financially unstable groups

Written By Shannon Hartnett, Co-Opinions Editor April 8, 2020

As we settle into the fourth week of the quarantine; businesses, families and people all over the world are taking hits across the board. The unemployment rates have hit a historical high with the most...

The importance of art in trying times

The importance of art in trying times

Written By Jake Dabkowski, Co-News Editor April 8, 2020

It is extremely disappointing that the Kennedy Center would furlough hundreds of employees days after receiving a $25-million bailout in the recent government stimulus bill. That money was easily the most...

The Globes Point - Welcome to Zoom University

The Globe’s Point – Welcome to Zoom University

April 1, 2020

Hello Pioneers! You’ve done it, you’ve made it through the first few weeks of online classes. We know that there’s definitely been some trials and some tribulations, some highs and some lows....

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